Popular York bar and restaurant wants to expand into Lendal

The “House of Trembling Madness”, currently occupying premises in Stonegate, has applied for a licence to operate in 14 Lendal.

The popular destination was recently described in “Trip Advisor”  in the following terms

Fabulous tiny pub for which we were glad we waited to get in to.  Great beers and old world charm – justly popular with all ages – and all friendly. Lots of food being served but we just tried the beers – some are 50% or 60% proof! 

The main problem for the license applicant is that the new premises fall within what the Council calls the “cumulative impact zone”.

There is a presumption against providing additional outlets selling alcohol in the zone. The policy was a reaction to increasing problems with anti social behaviour and drunkenness on City centre streets.

The Council has however been largely ineffective in applying the restriction and it is likely that the application will be granted when considered on 5th March. Conditions are likely to be applied to any new license, with opening hours one possible issue.

Details of the application can be found here 

Site clearance at Wetherby Road roundabout starts

Marks milestone in £38m scheme to reduce journey times on outer ring road

The start of a £38m scheme to reduce journey times on York’s Outer Ring Road move a step closer next week as site clearance works start at the Wetherby Road roundabout.

Public consultation on the design  of the new roundabout only finished on 2nd February. The results of the consultation have yet to be reported to any Council committee.

Nevertheless the Council have issued a statement saying, “It is the first of seven roundabouts on the Outer Ring Road set for major improvements, including wider entrances and exits and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities.

The council is undertaking site clearance work, ahead of the main construction planned to start in June, to avoid impacting on nesting birds.

This will include removal of existing hedges and saplings along the highway boundary to facilitate the widening of the roundabout and approach roads.

Replacement hedging and saplings will be planted along the line of the new highway boundary as part of the main roundabout construction scheme”.

Last few days to have your say on city centre bike racks

Residents have just a few more days to give their views on potential sites for new cycle racks in the city centre.

City of York Council have worked ‘in tandem’ with York BID to identify 18 potential new sites for cycle racks.

Residents and other regular users of the city centre have until Wednesday 28 February to give their views at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CYCNewCycleParking
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